A Russian Mi-8 helicopter has been shot down in Syria's Idlib province Aug.1, the Sputnik International news agency reported citing Russian Defense Ministry.
Russia’s Defense Ministry is investigating the fate of three crew members and two reconciliation center officers who were aboard the downed aircraft.
"On August 1, a Russian military transport Mi-8 helicopter was shot down from the ground en route to the Hmeimim airbase after delivering humanitarian aid to the city of Aleppo. A crew of three and two officers of the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation were on board."
The Defense Ministry said that the fate of the Russian servicemen is being investigated through all available channels.